HR Specialist - Payroll

General Information

Name


HR Specialist - Payroll


Employment Type


Temporary


Position level


Full-time


Virtual/Remote?


No


Labor Category


Professional (Other)


Date


01-Jun-2026


City


Louisville


State


Kentucky


Country


United States


Ref #


9247859423


Description & Requirements

Description


Ready to put your expertise in motion? Join the Kelly® Professional & Industrial team as an HR Specialist - Payroll at a leading organization committed to your growth and development. If you're detail-oriented, passionate about helping others, and looking for a new career opportunity, this role could be a perfect fit! Why you should apply to be an HR Specialist - Payroll:

• Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour
• Location: Louisville, KY 40245
• Duration: 1-year contract
• Schedule: 40 hours per week (exact schedule to be determined)

What's a typical day as an HR Specialist - Payroll?
You will:

• Provide support to multiple functional areas of Human Resources, including recruiting, labor relations, compensation, benefits, payroll, and organizational development.
• Process and coordinate HR-related paperwork, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Gather, maintain, and distribute employee information and communicate updates as needed.
• Respond to inquiries and provide guidance regarding workforce management, benefits, payroll, and related HR processes to employees, former employees, managers, and HR partners.
• Administer the company's employee benefit plans and support end-to-end payroll processing.
• Provide functional support for various HR systems and company policies.
• Prepare reports on HR metrics, transactions, and compliance as requested.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you have:

• Required: High school diploma, plus experience in an HR-related field
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in an applicable field
• Experience in HR/Payroll/Benefits
• Demonstrated knowledge of HR/Payroll/Benefits policy and processes
• Customer service and call center experience (preferred); experience in a centralized HR Shared Service environment is a plus
• Experience using PeopleSoft, Workday, or other HRIS platforms
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills, with an empathetic and helpful demeanor
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Basic analytical, system navigation, and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills

What happens next:
Once you apply, our recruiters will review your skills and experience to see if you're a good fit for this opportunity. Even if this position isn't the right match, you'll become part of our broader network-allowing you to be considered for future openings. Let Kelly help you move your career forward. Apply to be an HR Specialist - Payroll today!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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